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BefesaBFSAF 79 EV-to-OCF is 9.17 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 15.67. GuruFocus rates BFSAF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks worse than 51.22% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Befesa's Enterprise Value is $2,335 Mil.
Befesa's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $255 Mil. Therefore, Befesa's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Befesa's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BFSAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.18 Med: 15.67 Max: 33.35
Current: 9.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Befesa was 33.35. The lowest was 7.18. And the median was 15.67.
BFSAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 51.22% of 246
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 8.85
vs BFSAF: 9.21
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-12), Befesa's stock price is $40.70.
Befesa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.488. Therefore, Befesa's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.36.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Befesa's share price for today is $40.70.
Befesa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.488.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Befesa EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Befesa EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befesa's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Befesa EV-to-OCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befesa's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Befesa's current Enterprise Value is $2,335 Mil.
Befesa's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $255 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Befesa (BFSAF) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.17 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 41% below median its historical median of 15.67. Over the past decade, Befesa's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.18 to 33.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #126 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Befesa's EV-to-OCF too high?
Befesa's current EV-to-OCF of 9.17 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.18 to a high of 33.35. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.85. Befesa's value of 9.17 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #126 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's EV-to-OCF compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #126 out of 246 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Befesa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.85. Befesa's value of 9.17 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Befesa's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.18 to 33.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.67 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Befesa has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Waste Management companies is 8.85, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Befesa's current EV-to-OCF of 9.17 is 3.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befesa's current EV-to-OCF is 9.17, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 15.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (BFSAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.74, compared to a current price of $40.70 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.17, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.67 and 3.6% above the Waste Management industry median of 8.85. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Befesa (BFSAF), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.17 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Befesa (BFSAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.70 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.74.
GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BFSAF:
EV-to-OCF: 9.17 (41% below median its 10-year median of 15.67)
GF Value™: $38.74 vs. price of $40.70 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Waste Management median (#126 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFSAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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